Emerald Dragon

Emerald Dragons were a breed of Gem Dragon known to be inquisitive and often more knowledgeable than most sages and for their similarity to Emerald. 
When a wyrmling, an Emerald Dragon had translucent sea-green scales. As it grew older, its scales hardened and developed countless different shades of green, with everything from a minty hue to a deep emerald. These scales scintillated in any light and, owing to the wide range of shades, its hide appeared to be constantly moving. Conversely, their pupils faded with age, so an ancients eyes were naught but blank green glowing orbs. On the whole, however, they were quite beautiful.
Emerald Dragons were deeply inquisitive, with a keen interest in local customs and history. They often exceeded the greatest Human scholars for knowledge in particular fields of study. Nevertheless, they would rather only observe, not get involved. However, they also tended to be paranoid and distrustful of visitors, and their lairs often had many traps. They were reclusive did not like anyone going anywhere near their hoards. Hence, it was very hard to make even a casual acquaintance with an Emerald Dragon, let alone learn what they knew.
Emerald Dragons were especially protective as parents. They took good care of their young and wished them to stay in their lairs with them for as long as was possible so they could protect one another. Families raised clutches of two to five offspring, and they were likely to be encountered alone or in such clans.
Emerald Dragons preferred to live underground. Their favored spots for their lairs were the cones of volcanoes that were dormant or extinct, or at least rarely active. Although reclusive, they did prefer to dwell in areas close to some sort of civilization and people of any race, though not where they were likely to make their presence known. Even when on the Inner Planes, they kept an eye on their favorite places back in the Material Plane.

Size
Wyrmling (Medium)
Young (Large)
Adult (Huge)
Ancient (Gargantuan)
Type
Dragon 
Alignment
Lawful Neutral
Challenge Rating
Wyrmling (2)
Young (8)
Adult (14)
Ancient (21)

General Information

Patron Deity
Sardior
Activity Cycle
Any
Diet
Omnivore
Intelligence
Exceptional
Language(s)
Draconic
Favored Climate
Tropical; Subtropical
Favored Terrain
Extinct Volcanoes